The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Uganda, and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the Warrior Squad Foundation (WSF), have commissioned the first-ever police station in IK County, Kaabong District.
The facility aims to address rising insecurity after months of armed attacks, abductions, and shootings that left communities living in fear.
For years, residents in remote parts of Kaabong traveled over 50 kilometers to access police services in Kaabong Town.
The new Timu Police Station, strategically located near the borders with Kenya and South Sudan, will enhance law enforcement, deter cross-border raids and cattle rustling, and strengthen the state’s presence in the area.
“Residents were walking unbelievable distances to access police services. This station is a response to their call for safety and justice,” said Milton Lopiria, Executive Director of WSF.
ASTU Commandant Francis Chemusto, representing the Inspector General of Police, welcomed the initiative, emphasizing that effective policing relies on partnerships with local communities.
UNDP Resident Representative Nwanne Vwede-Obahor said the station will stimulate development while improving security along key border corridors.
Karamoja Affairs Minister Peter Lokeris described the dual investment in security and social services as a turning point for Kaabong, noting the nearby army detachments will coordinate with the new police unit.
The Timu Police Station is part of the UNDP BRICK Project, launched in 2023 with KOICA support, which provides gender-responsive livelihoods, vocational training, and community infrastructure such as solar-powered water systems to improve access to clean water and reduce resource-based conflicts in Karamoja.
